BridgePoint Church Podcast

<p>In a world full of different ideas about Jesus, how can we know what’s true? In this opening message of So That You May Know, we explore John’s eyewitness testimony and discover that Jesus made Himself known so that we can truly know Him. Real life and lasting confidence are found not in a version of Jesus we create, but in the real Jesus revealed in Scripture.</p><p><br></p><p>Questions for Reflection:</p><p>• Is my faith built on the real Jesus or a version shaped by culture or preference?</p><p>• What would it look like for me to know God more personally this week?</p>

<p>Easter reminds us that the way to life isn’t found by striving harder or climbing higher, it’s found through surrender to Jesus. In this message, Pastor Tyler unpacks the power of the resurrection and how it changes everything. Because Jesus rose from the grave, forgiveness is possible, shame is lifted, and new life is available today, not just in eternity.</p><p><br></p><p>Questions for Reflection:</p><p> • Where might you be trying to “climb” your way to meaning, identity, or purpose?</p><p> • What would it look like for you to surrender and receive the life Jesus offers?</p>

<p>Pastor Tyler’s message explores Jesus’ call to “follow me” and challenges listeners to examine whether their obedience is truly unconditional. It highlights that real discipleship requires surrender without conditions, trusting God beyond comfort, control, or personal timelines. Through Scripture and practical examples, it calls believers to move from surface-level faith to a fully committed, daily pursuit of Jesus.</p><p><br></p><p>Reflection Questions:</p><p>1) Are there any conditions I’ve placed on my obedience to Jesus (e.g., “I’ll follow if…” or “I’ll follow when…”)?</p><p>2) In what areas of my life am I substituting activity (church, knowledge, busyness) for true surrender and obedience?</p><p>3) What is one step I can take this week to follow Jesus more fully—without delay, excuses, or control over the outcome?</p>

<p>Following Jesus isn’t just about a moment of decision, it’s about a daily pattern of surrender. In this message, we explore Jesus’ call to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him each day. While it’s possible to be around Jesus and even believe the right things about Him, true discipleship is revealed in how our lives are shaped over time. This message challenges us to consider whether our faith is defined by occasional moments or by a consistent, daily walk of submission to Jesus.</p><p><br></p><p>Questions for Reflection:</p><p>• What patterns in your daily life reveal what you are truly following right now?</p><p>• What is one step you can take this week to more intentionally submit your day to Jesus?</p>

<p>Jesus’ invitation to “Follow Me” is one of the most compelling calls in Scripture—but it’s also one of the most demanding. In this message, we explore Jesus’ challenge to count the cost before choosing to follow Him. While belief in Jesus can feel comfortable, true discipleship requires surrender, reordered priorities, and a willingness to place Him above everything else. As we wrestle with what Jesus asks of His followers, we’re invited to consider whether we’re simply admiring Jesus from a distance or truly walking in His direction.</p><p><br></p><p>Questions for Reflection:</p><p>• When you think about following Jesus, what feels most challenging or costly for you right now?</p><p>• What is one step you could take this week to more fully align your life with Jesus’ call to follow Him?</p>

<p>Jesus’ invitation to “Follow Me” has echoed through history for more than 2,000 years. But what did He really mean when He said it? In this message we explore the difference between simply believing in Jesus and actually following Him. While many people admire Jesus or agree with His teachings, His invitation was never meant to be informational or symbolic. It was a clear call to reorient our lives around Him. This message challenges us to consider whether we have truly responded to Jesus’ call—or if we’ve only respected it from a distance.</p><p><br></p><p>Questions for Reflection</p><p>• If someone observed your life, what evidence would they see that you are following Jesus?</p><p>• Is there anything Jesus may be asking you to leave behind in order to follow Him more fully?</p>

<p>In Jonah 1, a prophet hears God’s call and runs in the opposite direction. In Isaiah 6, another prophet hears God ask, “Whom shall I send?” and responds, “Here I am. Send me.”</p><p>In this message, Pastor Tim Riddick reminds us that God makes His invitation personal through us, and how we respond matters. Avoidance may feel safe, but it’s still running. The difference between Jonah and Isaiah wasn’t talent or gifting. It was availability.</p><p><br></p><p>Questions for Reflection:</p><p> • Who might be your “Nineveh” - someone God is prompting you to move toward instead of avoid?</p><p> • What step could you take this week to move from delay to obedience?</p>

<p>When Elijah reached his breaking point in the wilderness, God didn’t meet him with condemnation or spectacle. He met him with rest, care, and eventually—a whisper.</p><p>In this stand-alone message, guest speaker Tim Bohlke walks us through 1 Kings 19 and reminds us that God often speaks not in the wind, the earthquake, or the fire, but in the quiet. In a world full of noise, pressure, and chaos, the real question becomes: do we have space to hear Him?</p><p><br></p><p>Questions for Reflection:</p><p> • What noise or weight in your life might be crowding out space to hear God’s voice?</p><p> • What practical step could you take this week to create intentional space for stillness before Him?</p>

<p>In the final week of The Lord’s & The Leftovers, we confront a difficult but freeing truth: what we hold onto can begin to hold onto us. Looking at the rich young ruler, the parable of the rich fool, and Jesus’ words about treasure and the heart, this message explores the spiritual danger of misplaced trust. Wealth itself is not condemned, but when security and identity are rooted in what we keep, anxiety quietly grows and space for God begins to shrink. True freedom is found not in accumulation, but in trusting God enough to release our grip.</p><p><br></p><p>Questions for Reflection:</p><p>• What do you instinctively turn to for security when life feels uncertain?</p><p>• In what area of your life might God be inviting you to loosen your grip and trust Him more fully?</p>

<p>In Week 2 of The Lord’s & The Leftovers, we move beyond the question of what we give and focus on why we give—or why we hold on. This message explores how generosity is shaped by trust and motivation rather than pressure or obligation. Looking at Scripture, we see that giving is not meant to be a transaction with God, but a formative practice that helps align our hearts with His. When generosity flows from gratitude and trust, it becomes a way of participating in what God is already doing.</p><p><br></p><p>Questions for Reflection</p><p>• When you think about giving, what emotions or motivations tend to rise first—trust, fear, gratitude, or control?</p><p>• How might viewing generosity as spiritual formation, rather than obligation, change the way you respond to God?</p>